M8050A High-Performance BERT, 120 GBaud
Configuration Guides
Overview
This M8050A configuration guide will help you to determine the correct product options, measurement applications, accessories, related software, and services to get the optimal configuration for your highperformance BERT.
M8050A System Structure
This step-by-step process will lead you through the configuration of your new M8050A high performance BERT, depending on the baud rate and other application requirements. The table below provides an overview of the currently available modules and chassis configurations along with the software packages that come with the M8050A.
Product |
Description |
Comment |
M8050A |
High Performance BERT System |
System level ordering |
BERT modules |
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M8042A |
Pattern Generator Module 32/64/120 GBd, 2 or 3-slot AXIe |
Pattern generator for all baud rates, number of slots occupied depends on number of channels |
M8043A |
Error Analyzer 32/64 GBd for NRZ and PAM4 with internal Clock Recovery |
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M8009A |
Clock Generator Module with Jitter Modulation, 60 GHz, 1 slot AXIe |
Clock module up to 60 GHz, required with Pattern Generator |
M8054A |
Interference Source Module, 1-slot AXIe |
Interference source up to 32 GHz |
M8050A chassis options |
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M8050A-BU2 |
Bundle consisting of one M9505A 5-slot AXIe Chassis with USB |
Select for most compact 1 channel complete BERT setup |
M8050A-BU3 |
Bundle consisting of one M9505A 5-slot AXIe Chassis and one M9537A AXIe Embedded PC Controller with 16GB RAM and Windows 10 |
Select when AXIe based PC is required and BERT System with pattern generation or error analysis is required |
M8050A-BU4 |
Bundle consisting of two M9505A 5-slot AXIe Chassis with USB |
Recommended for multi-channel and PCIe applications that require additional interference source |
M8050A-BU5 |
Bundle consisting of two M9505A 5-slot AXIe Chassis with USB and one M9537A AXIe Embedded PC Controller with 16GB RAM and Windows 10 |
Recommended for multi-channel and PCIe applications that require additional interference source and an integrated AXIe PC is required |
M8070B system software |
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M8070B |
M8070B System Software |
Base software package required to operate the BERT. Free download: M8070B |
M8070ADVB |
M8070ADVB Advanced Measurement Package for M8000 Series of BERT Test Solutions |
Advanced features like automated jitter tolerance test and parameter sweeps, eye diagram measurement |
M8070EDAB |
M8070EDAB Error Distribution Analysis Package for M8000 Series BER Test Solutions |
Provides burst mechanism detection and analysis, frame loss ratio estimation and error mapping |
M8070ISIB |
Adjustable ISI Channel Emulation Package for M8000 Series of BER Test Solutions |
Provides adjustable ISI emulation. |
M8050A accessories and replacement items
The table below lists all accessories to operate the M8050A that are included with the product, unless indicated “not included” marked in comments below. The listed accessories can be ordered independent from module in case a replacement is required.
Product |
Description |
Comment |
M8042A-801 |
Clock Cable Semi-rigid for Pattern Generator M8042A, Channel 1 |
Replacement cable. Part of M8050A-KIT-101 (one channel) and M8050A-KIT-102 (two channel). |
M8042A-802 |
Clock Cable Semi-rigid for Pattern Generator M8042A, Channel 2 |
Replacement cable. Part of M8050A-KIT-101 (one channel) and M8050A-KIT-102 (two channel). |
M8042A-803 |
Synchronization Cable, Semi-rigid for Pattern Generator M8042A and M8009A |
Replacement cable. Part of M8050A-KIT-101 (one channel) and M8050A-KIT-102 (two channel). |
M8042A-810 |
Cable Kit for synchronizing second Pattern Generator M8042A |
Use when two clock modules need to be synchronized, not included. |
M8045A-802 |
Matched Directional Coupler Pair for external Interference Source, 50 GHz, 13 dB, 2.4 mm |
Coupler to feed interference source signal to pattern generator output signal, not included. |
M8045A-803 |
Matched Coupler Pair for external Interference Source, 40 GHz, 12 dB, 2.4 mm |
Coupler to feed interference source signal to pattern generator output signal, not included. |
M8050A-801 |
Cable Kit for synchronizing for additional Clock Module M8009A in second Chassis |
Use when two clock modules need to be synchronized beyond AXIe chassis1, not included. |
M8058A-801 |
Matched Cable Pair, 1.85 mm (m) to 1.85 mm (m), 2 ps, 0.15 m |
Replacement cable for M8058A out to DUT, for G32 or G64 option selection. Part of M8050A-KIT-105. |
M8059A-801 |
Matched Cable Pair, 1.0 mm (m) to 1.0 mm (m), 1.0 ps, 0.15 m |
Replacement cable from M8059A output to DUT, for G12 option selection. Part of M8050A-KIT-106. |
M8009A-801 |
Clock module extension cable (required with more than one clock module) |
Use this to synchronize two clock modules between two AXIe chassis1. Not included. |
M8058A-802 |
Termination 50 Ohm, 1.85 mm (m) |
Replacement termination. Part of M8050A-KIT-105. |
M8059A-802 |
Termination 50 Ohm, 1.0 mm (m) |
Replacement termination. Part of M8050A-KIT-106. |
M9505A-801 |
Additional Filler Blade |
Additional filler blade, required typ in 2 chassis setups |
54964-03801 |
Wrench – 2 mm thick, dual-ended, fits 6 mm and 7 mm |
Part of M8050A-KIT |
54964-03802 |
Wrench – 1.5 mm thick, dual-ended, fits 8 mm |
Part of M8050A-KIT |
8710-1765 |
Wrench – Torque 8lb-in, 5/16 Inch |
Part of M8050A-KIT |
8710-2812 |
Wrench – Torque 4-in-lb 6 mm – open end Gold-Handle |
Part of M8050A-KIT |
9300-2665 |
ESD Mat w/ground Cord-Keysight branded |
Part of M8050A-KIT |
M8000-91B20 |
M8050A Start Here |
Part of M8050A-KIT |
M8000-91B21 |
M8050A Getting Started Guide |
Part of M8050A-KIT |
M8070-10102 |
M8070B Software Media Kit |
Part of M8050A-KIT |
M8100-91B30 |
Tips for Preventing Damage |
Part of M8050A-KIT |
8121-1243 |
Cable-Assembly USB Type-A Plug to Mini-B Plug 28-AWG 5-Conductor 5VDC 0.5A 2m-LG PVC |
Part of M8050A-KIT |
M8042-03801 |
Wrench – 9 mm Dual Ended |
Part of M8050A-KIT |
M8041-61601 |
External Clock Cable |
Additional clock cable if needed |